New guy over here! My first car as a 1987 325i Convertible.

[e30m3ochoa]

Yo fivetoes haha, Actually it was noticable the faster you go just i guess you got used to it and it wasnt that fast, but the wheel did dent the driveline a little bit, but ones i put these wheels on, today was the first day i rode on them, on the freeway went 85, and nothing literally no shakyness through out 0-85, everyone noticed. But i guess the driveline still is bent a lil because when i slow down a bit fast, it wobbles for a second. Idk. But the mechanic said it was the driveline.

well i would say to get your rotors checked because they might be warped. also i would suggest checking the condition of your tie rods and control arm bushings to make sure they are in good condition.

[RuskiBenve]

Yo everyone else, thanks for helping out! Means a lot :D

[RuskiBenve]

1. Interior looks weird, lose the pep boys accessories.
2. Replace your SI batteries for the gauges and check the fuses
3. Have the AC evacuated and replace the dryer/o-rings anda put r134a in
4. Use meguiars plastX on the rear window with a soft terry towel only
5. Nice car :)

Oh and dont put angel eyes on it...they arent meant for classics...And there are no euro taillights for e30s. There are startec/MHW smoked and thats about it. If you upgrade the headlights get US or Euro ellipsoids with HIDs.

Thanks with all that info man :) Sounds specific.
Ahh. Thing is. I just ordered the hid projector angles. Soo i'll see how it goes haha.

[RuskiBenve]

The Ford MAF is because a bunch of Mustang parts are compatable with the E30, like injectors, o2 sensors, and MAFs. Mine has one too, because it's cheaper.

Also get rid of that cone filter for the original Airbox or a proper CAI (I'm happy with KAMOTORS' here on R3v) because that thing is probably costing you a little bit of power.

I was actually looking into buying a KAMOTOR Cold air.
But about the ford part, what is it, nd what does it do?
Would i be fine with it? or sould i replace it with something else?

[CHIF8008]

love the color mate. clean up the wheels and a slight drop and call it done

[jw 325ic]

1. Interior looks weird, lose the pep boys accessories.
2. Replace your SI batteries for the gauges and check the fuses
3. Have the AC evacuated and replace the dryer/o-rings anda put r134a in
4. Use meguiars plastX on the rear window with a soft terry towel only
5. Nice car :)

Oh and dont put angel eyes on it...they arent meant for classics...And there are no euro taillights for e30s. There are startec/MHW smoked and thats about it. If you upgrade the headlights get US or Euro ellipsoids with HIDs.

[e30shmobberr]

stock box with k&n drop in filter i feel would be a good intake if your still trying for a more flowing filter.

welcome, you have what seems to be a nice e30 for your first car.

[stamar]

ya that is a warm air intake. like it literally blocks fresh air and intruces grime to the filter that the airbox would stop. at that point just toss it.

[Pocket Chant]

The Ford MAF is because a bunch of Mustang parts are compatable with the E30, like injectors, o2 sensors, and MAFs. Mine has one too, because it's cheaper.

Also get rid of that cone filter for the original Airbox or a proper CAI (I'm happy with KAMOTORS' here on R3v) because that thing is probably costing you a little bit of power.

[RuskiBenve]

nice same car as me

black zinno mines an 89.

yours looks a little better. I dont know which of us has more annoying things. I have a lot of annnoying things but the cruise does work and I dont think youre gonna fix that.

mine has 216k miles though too.

Ill take pictures soon of mine. I did a lot of the same things. It already had new speakers but i got a new head unit.

main thing wrng with mine at this point is the clear coats peeled off the rear quarter panels.

I actually have 3 panels from junkyard cars on it now that look good, like yours, but it makes the oldy panels look even worse now

Ive been detailing mine a lot and where I am now oother than taking off clear coat in the back is putting mothers back to black on the front grill, the rain gutters near the wipers and the top hatch in the back. Looks like your could use some of that too.

That would be sweet, id like to see them pics.
Mann, these little annoying little things are soo annoying, like nobody notices it when they drive with me, but since its my car, it irritates me.
But i dont really think the cruise is really a necacery fix? Its not like im going to go on a roadtrip on this car, i trust it. But you never know/ you know? Haha

Ahh, sounds annoying too keep taking them off and on haha,
Just my buddy hes really good at what he does, saw his final products.
Hes only gonna charge me 5 stacks, for a glossy red finish all around,and the thing is he would do it cheaper just red is the most expensive color, odd. And if you go to macco or somewhere you could get a paintjob for like 200-300 bucks but a really cheap one haha, something that he does, in the shop it about cost a grand to two. and you know the black trip on the sides of the car, that as well, hes just going to keep the silver strip silver, but everything is going to be a solid beautiful red. Hes also going to repain the weather strips as well. Like you said, And my paint is already chipping everywhere you just dont notice it in the pics. Its mainly in the rear trunk area.

[RuskiBenve]

Looks good man. That interior looks sweet... except for maybe the hula girl and dice lol. Sounds to me you are starting out in a good spot if you already rewired some stuff. Next thing I would do is paint that bumper trim on satin up front and build a heat shield for the Cone air filter. Interior looks great and looks like you made a steal. Welcome to R3v man have fun!

Bro i respect the hula girl, shes an air freshener as well ;) Haha.
Im actually going to repaint the whole car so everything will blend soon, but once i get the money... lol
What would the heat shield do? and do they sell em at Advanced?

[RuskiBenve]

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Car looks good! Lovely color, however I doubt a wheel is bent if it stops at 70+... wheel bends would become more apparent the faster you go

Yo fivetoes haha, Actually it was noticable the faster you go just i guess you got used to it and it wasnt that fast, but the wheel did dent the driveline a little bit, but ones i put these wheels on, today was the first day i rode on them, on the freeway went 85, and nothing literally no shakyness through out 0-85, everyone noticed. But i guess the driveline still is bent a lil because when i slow down a bit fast, it wobbles for a second. Idk. But the mechanic said it was the driveline.

[stamar]

nice same car as me

black zinno mines an 89.

yours looks a little better. I dont know which of us has more annoying things. I have a lot of annnoying things but the cruise does work and I dont think youre gonna fix that.

mine has 216k miles though too.

Ill take pictures soon of mine. I did a lot of the same things. It already had new speakers but i got a new head unit.

main thing wrng with mine at this point is the clear coats peeled off the rear quarter panels.

I actually have 3 panels from junkyard cars on it now that look good, like yours, but it makes the oldy panels look even worse now

Ive been detailing mine a lot and where I am now oother than taking off clear coat in the back is putting mothers back to black on the front grill, the rain gutters near the wipers and the top hatch in the back. Looks like your could use some of that too.

[stamar]

ya that sounds like something in the driveline.

[MattBimmer]

Looks good man. That interior looks sweet... except for maybe the hula girl and dice lol. Sounds to me you are starting out in a good spot if you already rewired some stuff. Next thing I would do is paint that bumper trim on satin up front and build a heat shield for the Cone air filter. Interior looks great and looks like you made a steal. Welcome to R3v man have fun!